Agenda and draft minutes

County Councillor John Fillis, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, Lancashire County Council, attended the meeting.

Apologies were received from Councillor Jon Barry, Councillor Paul Gardner, Councillor Ian Pattison, County Councillor Susie Charles, County Councillor Gina Dowding and County Councillor Tony Jones.

The minutes of the meeting held on Monday 15 September 2014 were confirmed as a correct record.

The Forum considered the Action Sheet from the last meeting. It was noted that, in relation to the concerns raised about pedestrian safety on Ovangle Road, "Keep Clear" signs would be installed as requested.

The Forum were advised that the Lancaster Highways and Transport Masterplan was currently in development, and would be formally consulted on in the New Year. The County Council Cabinet Member was currently in discussion with a number of groups, and would welcome suggestions from members of the Forum and any other groups. It was made clear that the masterplan would be an evidence based document putting forward the economic case for schemes and actions. It was noted in particular that there were ongoing discussion with cycling groups in the area.

In relation to concerns raised about traffic and safety in the Galgate area, the cabinet member confirmed his willingness to undertake a site visit to the area.

The following item raised by members of the Forum were discussed.

(Councillor Newman-Thompson)

Concerns had been raised that a lack of enforcement activity could potentially undermine the 20mph message if it meant that local communities were not seeing those breaking the limit tackled.

It was explained that the emphasis had always been on changing the culture amongst drivers through education programmes and initiatives such as involving schools and schoolchildren interviewing drivers who had exceeded the limit. In relation to schools, it was reported that significant road safety education still takes place in schools. Additionally, the County Council was a signatory to an LGA submission to government to introduce an automatic 3 month ban for speeding outside schools.

It was recognised that there would need to be some enforcement activity, and work was now being undertaken with the police to identify priority areas for this.

The Dashboard details the performance of the Directorate between July and September 2014 in relation to delivery of the approved Lancaster Commissioning Plan for 2014/15.

The quarterly performance dashboard was discussed. It was agreed that a full list of LSTF schemes would be circulated to members.

The Forum considered the 2015/16 proposed road and footway capital programme.

Any suggestions for themes to be discussed at future meetings should be forwarded to the Chair and Jane Johnson, Localities Officer, Environment Directorate, Strategy and Policy, Lancashire County Council on 01772 534374 or by email to jane.johnson@lancashire.gov.uk

The following possible future item was proposed:

The Superfast Broadband roll out. It was requested that a map be produced showing the roll out.

An item of urgent business may only be considered under this heading where, by reason of special circumstances to be recorded in the minutes, the Chair of the meeting is of the opinion that the item should be considered at the meeting as a matter of urgency.  

None.

To be agreed

To be agreed.